Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Project Manager
Department
V.P. FOR RESEARCH
Position Number
FP131A, FP134A, FP140A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Research Project Manager is responsible for managing dynamic multi-component translational science initiatives and providing centralized, professionalized project management support across the research lifecycle for multiple projects but does not assume responsibility for scientific direction or financial authority, which remain with the Principal Investigator (PI) and appropriate institutional offices. This role partners with faculty, research teams, and administrative units to plan, coordinate, and execute complex research initiatives, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and successful delivery of project outcomes for ODU’s Office of Strategic Initiatives ( OSRI ). The Research Project Manager is responsible for coordinating dayto- day project activities with a high degree of independence in planning, organization, and problem solving, while working in close collaboration with the PI and project team. This position is critical to maintaining effective communication across the project teams and with DivRED leadership. The Research Project Manager will collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including project team members, external stakeholders, coordinators, research assistants, administrative units, and project leads, to ensure maximum performance and successful achievement of milestones and deliverables.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Posting Details
Job Title
Research Project Manager
Department
V.P. FOR RESEARCH
Position Number
FP131A, FP134A, FP140A
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
The Research Project Manager is responsible for managing dynamic multi-component translational science initiatives and providing centralized, professionalized project management support across the research lifecycle for multiple projects but does not assume responsibility for scientific direction or financial authority, which remain with the Principal Investigator (PI) and appropriate institutional offices. This role partners with faculty, research teams, and administrative units to plan, coordinate, and execute complex research initiatives, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and successful delivery of project outcomes for ODU’s Office of Strategic Initiatives ( OSRI ). The Research Project Manager is responsible for coordinating dayto- day project activities with a high degree of independence in planning, organization, and problem solving, while working in close collaboration with the PI and project team. This position is critical to maintaining effective communication across the project teams and with DivRED leadership. The Research Project Manager will collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, including project team members, external stakeholders, coordinators, research assistants, administrative units, and project leads, to ensure maximum performance and successful achievement of milestones and deliverables.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, or an equivalent combination of education, training and related work experience within a related field of study.
